Indian PM’s congratulatory message to Ayatollah Raisi on the occasion of Eid al-Adha;

Celebrating Eid al-Adha by 200 million Indians is a symbol of friendship between different religions in this country

In a message congratulating the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Eid al-Adha, the Prime Minister of India described the celebration of this festival by 200 million Indian Muslims as a symbol of peace and friendship between different religions in India.

Mr Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, in a message congratulating Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Eid al-Adha, wished peace, friendship and success to the nation and the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and described the celebration of this Eid by 200 million Indian Muslims as a symbol of peace and friendship between different religions in India.
Ayatollah Raisi also responded to the congratulatory message of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while thanking him and congratulating the Indian government and people, especially the population of 200 million Indian Muslims, for peace and friendship between all Indian people, and security, prosperity and development in the region.
He expressed good wishes and emphasised the importance of preserving India's historical character as a land of respect for religions and spiritual groups.